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Chili From Scratch
this makes about 4 servings but more if you like yours soupier. I make mine htick enough to stand a spoon in so mine yields a little less. this one is also easily doubled or tripled. 1 lb of dry pinto beans 1 lb ground turkey, beef, or pork 1 medium onion 1 bag of […]
Continue readingMexican Soup
1 can tomato soup 1 can of water 1 can baked beans (or equal amount homemade) 1 medium onion chopped 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed 1 green pepper chopped 1 package hot dogs chopped Cook onion and green pepper in a little oil of choice until just tender. Add […]
Continue readingTubani
Tubani is a food found in Benin. it is made with bean flour. take any sort of bean flour and mix it with enough water to make it like cake batter.. or thin enough to run off your hands but thick enough to make a peak. you can add a bit of salt. that is […]
Continue readingRed Beans and Rice
Makes 6 servings 3 cups water 1 cup dried kidney beans (8 ounces) 2 ounces salt pork (with rind), diced, or 3 slices bacon, cut up 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1 teaspoon salt Heat water and beans to boiling […]
Continue readingHealthy Cheap Taco Filling
Mommy Beautiful Taco Filling Ingredients: -2 med. Potatoes diced. – Taco seasoning -1 lb. ground beef -2 C. fully cooked pinto or black beans Instructions: 1. Evenly spread diced potatoes on a plate on a paper towel. Cook potatoes in microwave for 3 minutes on high. 2. Meanwhile brown beef in a skillet. Drain away […]
Continue readingDelicious Beans and Potatoes
Make mashed potatoes. While they are cooking take cooked pinto beans, drained, cooked kidney beans, drained, or a mix, or leftover bean soup or leftover beans that kidney or pinto beans are in them, and put them in a processor until relatively smooth. May add salt, spices, especially chili powder &/or cumin. Heat, then turn […]
Continue readingCrockpot Red Beans And Rice
1 cup dried red beans 4 cups water, (or more if needed) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (or 1/4 cup onion flakes) 1 finely chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves chopped garlic (or a good dash of garlic powder) 1/2 pound […]
Continue readingHomemade Refried Beans
As prices of canned refried beans have gone up, I looked for an alternative to paying $.80-$1/can and decided to make my own. It’s so simple and doesn’t take much time or effort. 1 bag pinto beans water bacon grease or veg shortening (optional) salt to taste Soak beans overnight. Cook over low heat 3-4 […]
Continue readingLeftover Chili Stretcher
Yet another way to make your dollar stretch further with a larger family is to serve meat and bean chili (seasoning made from scratch) with cornbread. But before you think you have *ho-hum* heard this before, let me tell you how i do it. Using a greased muffin/cupcake pan or other small baking dishes, scoop […]
Continue readingHillbilly Enchiladas
1 10 count pkg of beef and bean burritos 1 sm can of enchilada/red sauce 1 pkg of shredded cheese preheat oven set at 350-400 degrees arrange the burritos to fit into a 13×9 pan then pour entire can of sauce on top bake for 15min then take it out and put the cheese on […]
Continue readingSweet and Sour Lentils
1 cup lentils 2 1/2 cups water 2 beef bouillion cubes 1 bay leaf cook above until tender and then add: 1/4 cup apple or pineapple juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 clove garlic crushed sauteed onions if desired heat to bubbly, serve over brown or white rice Disclosure: Some […]
Continue readingFrugal Baked Bean Casserole Recipe
For a family of 6: 2 LG cans of baked beans 1# of any meat (I’ve used hamburger and sausage, not together though) 4-5 potatoes 1/4 cp brown sugar 1/4 cp ketchup diced onions and green peppers (if on hand) **** Boil potatoes until they are just soft but not falling apart. Drain water from […]
Continue readingCarrot Lentil and Rice Soup
My daughter and I just came up with this recipe. It turned out great so I thought I’d share. I cooked up a bunch of lentils in just plain water yesterday to be used in recipes throughout the week. 1 cup cooked lentils 1/2 cup raw carrots sliced 1/3 cup of dry rice (white or […]
Continue readingPea Sausage Recipe
I always remember my mother-in-law (we always called her Granny Windham) making this recipe. She invented it during the depression when they did not have any meat to eat. She was the type of cook who never used measurements, just a little of this and a little of that. She would take leftover black-eyed peas […]
Continue readingChicken and Rice Casserole
Makes 8 servings 3 pounds broiler-fryer chicken, cut into parts 1 onion sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup long grain rice uncooked 1/2 cup butter 1 cup mushrooms sliced 1/2 cup flour 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup cream heavy 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon […]
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